Amethyst, despite fighting against it, finds herself bonding with Snow, then finds her useful for a project of hers.
The following day was miserable. Amethyst had plans...not really besides their mission, but she wouldn't have preferred to sit inside all day. But Greg and Connie were here, so that was better than a punch in the face on her suggestion. The weather worsened, she could have stayed in her room, however she reserved to watch the others jamming their tunes all day.
One thing she didn't quite get was their fascination with the Snow Quartz. High and mighty and they all seemed to fawn over her like she was some big deal, being considered an expert in the human repertoire as Pearl puts it. If she could make comparisons, she looked too much like White Diamond, creepy eyes and creepy...everything. But Amethyst couldn't be bothered to point out all the perculiar points of the gem and just laid on the couch as Steven and Greg tuned their guitars, with Connie preparing some of the paperwork.
"Ehh...she probably got impatient and went on her own." Amethyst suggested.
The idea of Snow going on her own worried Steven.
"Awww...I was looking forward to travelling with her." He said, crestfallen.
They didn't need her anyway.
"Snow Quartzes are credited as being...lone wolves...so to speak." Pearl said as she sat down at the table with Garnet.
How unusual.
"Don't Quartzes usually go in groups?" Amethyst wondered.
Amethysts were strong warriors, more often than not found with other Quartz type gems. Hearing about one that preferred to be on her reminded her of Rose...and herself.
"This one didn't." Garnet commented.
"Usually tied to their Labradorites, but they're not allowed to speak."
Labradorites...an odd gem. A pet more like it...how they allowed themselves to become that was beyond Amethysts understanding.
"Wasn't the whole point of our previous charade to stop that from happening?" Amethyst pointed out.
Pearl and Garnet exchanged looks. The purple gem hated it when they did that. She loved them dearly, but they held more knowledge about prewar than Amethyst could ever hope to. Pearl looked at her with a saddened expression.
"Both gem lines have had a checkered history." She explained.
"This one still serves Homeworld and finds Earth fascinating, only that the other Quartz she mentioned hadn't been heard from in a while...I don't know what her true motive is, but she doesn't have a speck of malice in her. She's still shackled down to her fate."
They've had nice and mean gems come and go, as well as the newer gems she hung with, the older Crystal Gems that remained on Earth were more fun than this one was. Amethyst wanted people to think for themselves, not to continue to be enslaved by Homeworlds boring, gem crunching rules.
Most of the day went by as they played the music as to what they had created, in between putting marshmellows by the fire and generally hanging out for the day. It was on those rare occasions that the whole family would hang on, if it wasn't for one thing Amethyst had in mind. Her deal with Peridot and Laps. After the book club meeting, they joked about progress, but they would continue to find ideas about how...well...
She planned to meet up with the pair afterwards, using the warp pad to head to the Ancient Sky Arena. At least the weather wasn't as bad, being in the whimsical skies. As he climbed up the steps, she could see Peridot and Lapis peering around the corner, as if peeking on someone.
"What is she doing? How are we going to plot if she's here!" Peridot whined, gripping on the sides of the corner wall.
"I hear singing." Lapis stated.
Singing? Despite the gems saying they were happy to hang around to sing all day, Snow went off on her own accord. How rude and selfish. Taking what Pearl said into account however.
"What's crackin' mah morps? Just tell her to find her own singing peak. Plenty of other places she can belt out a tune." Amethyst said, entering their conversation.
Peridot then glared at Amethyst, raising her finger to her lips.
"Shh...silence...hearing a Snow Quartz sing is a rare opportunity not to miss!" She muttered to her in urgency.
Great. They'll have to wait until she's done. She pulled out a camcorder for this random occasion, if they found this priceless enough.
Snow stood at the edge of the Sky Arena with Dori sitting by her side, trying to absorb its history. The war held much pain and anguish and much deliberation. She would have gone to seek out Milky's hide out, but doubt clouded her mind. She wondered if that was Dori's doing, knowing her powers could be influential if they had to be.
Born in a waking world, who's light will begin to seep.
In any which way the darkness dies, remembrance of souls to keep.
Born in a breaking world, who's light will begin to sleep.
Those unsung voices, no longer theirs to keep.
I could have been better
I could have known better
Than to sit around
In joint thrones left in want
I could have listened better
I could have said better
Running in circles
In empty thrones in font
Death in a sinking world, who's darkness begins to grow
In the way, word's we're unable to throw
Death in a risen world. who's darkness begins to show.
We can no longer hear ourselves, lost in the snow...
I could have left it better
I could have spent it better.
Snowsongs life is not at rest
No longer left in time
I could have lived it better
I could have sung it better.
Aura's recollection in dispute
Or else their voices would be mine.
Or else their voices would be mine.
Or else their voices would be mine.
Words left unsaid, unheard.
Kept in whispers left behind
Or else their voices would be mine.
Or else their voices would be mine.
Instead my voice is left behind.
"What's a Snowsong?" Amethyst wondered, unaware of the message the song brought.
Peridot rubbed her chin, deep in thought.
"Not sure...she could be talking about other Snow Quartzes. I know of an event, that they had gone to a Dark Planet, where a whole bunch of them...were shattered. I wonder if she's recalling the war there."
Another war? Amethyst had enough of those to deal with. Well, not right now. But this sobbing display did move her a little. Part of her wanted to comfort her in response. Or better yet, get a grip of what the hell she was singing about. Much to Peridots dismay and Lapis' apathy, the smaller Quartz approached her, wary of the Labradorite with her, who looked behind and...to Amethyst, it looked like a glare that alerted Snow to her presence.
"Amethyst? Oh...hi...nice to see you." Snow told her with a grin.
One thing Amethyst learned from Steven, it was clearly seeing when one was over burdened with unreleased frustrations.
"Nice song..." She complimented.
"Why didn't you share it with the others?"
The tall gem frowned, peering out to the clouds before them.
"Their song would be less...depressing than mine. Their warmness...their auras worth protecting." Snow told her.
It left Amethyst weirded out as to what she really meant.
"Bah...I'm sure they'll appreciate it. A lot of the time they're writing for the other gems to teach them. A lots happened in the last few months alone." She said.
They found themselves talking all the while, strangely bonding over human things, of all topics. How Amethyst fell into this trap, she had no idea. They talked about human junk and food, as Amethyst encouraged Snow to at least try eating, which lead to Snow tell her that's shes always wanted to try cooking, but never needed to do so.
It eventually rolled into her Labradorite as Snow described Dori's purpose as her partner. It was only pity at first, until Snow told her that she naturally shapeshifted to the environment, which she found totally cool. Then it bounced into her desire to grasp the concepts of love, which Amethyst could not help but giggle at initially. She needn't know the amount of sappiness involved.
"But you sure you're okay?" Amethyst questioned.
Snow laughed softly.
"I'll be okay. That was a Snowsong was written by a fellow Snow Quartz. My mentor Milky...written in the depths of the outcome of the Lillim Wars. Snowsongs are like a Poetic Edda...if that's human terminology you're familiar with."
Lillim Wars? Peri was right. But what in the world was a Poetic Edda?
"I hope to write my own song one day. A little more lighthearted if I say so myself."
Definitely needed to be more lighthearted. It got Amethyst to thinking of something. She told Snow she'd be right back, puzzling the light gem. It turned out she'd dragged Peridot and Lapis to Snow in order to help with their plan. Snow's understanding or at least, desire to understand human nature through those she'd spoken to and observed. She got the gems wisdom, but if the four of them...
"Wait, what are we doing?" Snow asked, puzzled.
Lapis rolled her eyes, but she then gave off a minor smile.
"Okay guys, new game plan. The Book Club gave us a yes or no...I mean, I think they do that on a regular basis." Amethyst continued.
"Yeah they do." Lapis concurred.
Poor Snow was left in the dark as what these gems were on about. Amethyst let them in on their dirty little secret, grabbing her hands and grinning all the while.
"You swear not to tell anymore...especially Garnet and Pearl?" Amethyst pleaded.
Snow blinked twice, stunned at this mystery.
"Uhh...I guess? Is this an official oath or..." Snow muttered, still doing her best to sort it out. Amethyst groaned, throwing her hands up in the air with disdain.
"Yes or no Snowy." The purple gem reiterated. She needed her help or else...well, there wasn't much else to say.
The white gem bit her lip.
"Uh. Yes. I'll help." Snow complied.
Yes. Good. Another one in on their mischief. She rubbed her hands in glee, before standing up straight and clearing her throat.
"Welcome to the 'Lets get Steven and Connie together for real' Club. Or LEGS AND CONT FORC for short." Peridot said with excitement.
They would need a better name than that, honestly.